jerk

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jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
a dull stupid fatuous person
To beat
throw or toss with a quick motion
an abrupt spasmodic movement
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
a sudden abrupt pull
pull, or move with a sudden movement
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
To cut into long slices or strips and dry in the sun
To give a quick and suddenly arrested thrust, push, pull, or twist, to
To throw with a quick and suddenly arrested motion of the hand
To make a sudden motion
To flout with contempt
A short, sudden pull, thrust, push, twitch, jolt, shake, or similar motion
A sudden start or spring

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